DenBiker
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DenBiker replied to the topic Here is my packing list for RAGBRAI 2019. Thoughts? in the forum RAGBRAI XLVI – 2018 2 days, 23 hours ago
WOW – You are packing A LOT OF STUFF! Cut it down and you will be much happier!
DenBiker replied to the topic The Ride 2019 in the forum RAGBRAI XLVII – 2019 3 days, 22 hours ago
Days 2 & 3 for me. Grew up in Winterset (longer than I care to remember ago).
DenBiker replied to the topic bike bag in the forum Miscellaneous 4 days, 20 hours ago
I agree with Uncle Kraig. His packing plan is perfect. I am not a fan of handlebar packs. Aside from taking up valuable space on the bars (I change hand position a lot), handlebar packs have a tendency (especially when loaded) to make steering more difficult. HOWEVER if you think you absolutely need to take more “stuff” let me offer this. On…[Read more]
DenBiker replied to the topic haven't received actual wristbands yet in the forum RAGBRAI XLVII – 2019 1 week, 1 day ago
Ours arrived today as well. I concur with KenH – things are going much better than last year.
DenBiker replied to the topic Council Bluffs/Omaha bus routes in the forum RAGBRAI XLVII – 2019 1 week, 2 days ago
Not sure about buses but I thought I recall seeing a post about shuttle service from OMA to the expo site. But in all honesty I am getting older and it could have just been a figment of my imagination. Any one else remember such a thing???
BTW – It is probably no more than 3 to 4 miles from the airport to the Mid America Center. A cab ride…[Read more]
DenBiker started the topic FOUNDERS STATUE – Fundraising Status in the forum Miscellaneous 1 week, 2 days ago
I haven’t heard much about the Founder”s Statue and the status of the fundraising effort. Anyone else heard?
DenBiker replied to the topic Camping Friday At the start town? in the forum RAGBRAI XLVII – 2019 1 week, 2 days ago
Scott, I think you can say that camping in Council Bluffs on Friday night is quite doable. Now to the other part of your inquiry – should you fly in on Friday or Saturday. If it were me (and all other things being equal) I’d do Friday. You will have enough time to assemble the bike, get your stuff and set up your tent if you wait until Saturday…[Read more]
DenBiker replied to the topic haven't received actual wristbands yet in the forum RAGBRAI XLVII – 2019 1 week, 2 days ago
I can only speculate that they are shipped out in the order of the wristband numbers. The team always has sequential numbers which appear to be separated from sheets/rolls of preprinted bands. Thus those teams which were assigned numbers first would get their packets first.
The week delay between creating the label and shipping sounds like what…[Read more]
DenBiker replied to the topic haven't received actual wristbands yet in the forum RAGBRAI XLVII – 2019 1 week, 3 days ago
Packets have started to ship. Our team was notified yesterday and tracking confirms it is half way here. In the past the shipping process has taken a couple of weeks to complete so don’t worry if you don’t get your notice for a few days.
DenBiker replied to the topic Baggage Truck in Atlantic in the forum RAGBRAI XLVII – 2019 1 week, 3 days ago
Atlantic says they will use the same campgrounds as they did in 2011. If my memory serves me correctly the main campground that year was in Sunnyside Park. The baggage truck should be there as well.
DenBiker started the topic Packet Shipping is Underway in the forum RAGBRAI XLVII – 2019 1 week, 3 days ago
Got a notice this morning that our team’s packet has shipped! This is great news considering last year ours wasn’t shipped until well into July! Glad we are seeing them go out earlier this year.
DenBiker replied to the topic Hills this year? in the forum RAGBRAI XLVII – 2019 2 weeks, 5 days ago
Actually looks can be a bit deceiving. Google Earth shows that the main climb to be just about 170 feet in .8 miles. That calculates to be right at a 4% grade. Within that climb I found a 1/4 mile segment at 5.5%. The last time we rode it I remember it as a hill that got your attention but was not one for any record books at all.
Just a note…[Read more]
DenBiker replied to the topic Day 1 Sunday in the forum RAGBRAI XLVII – 2019 1 month, 1 week ago
I do not know about any planned road construction. My guess it is just a case of “Been there, Done that!” (2013). Besides how else are you going to add a few miles and a couple of “nice” hills?
DenBiker replied to the topic How to get there from Toronto? in the forum RAGBRAI XLVII – 2019 2 months, 2 weeks ago
Ship your bikes using a separate service and fly on your Air Canada flt. RAGBRAI lists some connections to bike shipping services on the website under “THE RIDE”; “SERVICES”; “Shipping”.
DenBiker replied to the topic Connecting roads in the forum RAGBRAI XLVII – 2019 2 months, 2 weeks ago
Right on on “Ah -kwah – bee”. Grew up 25 miles away – spent several weeks at a summer camp there.
DenBiker replied to the topic Things Not to Miss on the 2019 Route in the forum Miscellaneous 3 months ago
There is one bridge that has been moved into the city park in Winterset. It is not a “ride across” bridge per se but you can certainly get up close and personal with it. On day 3 the route comes within one mile of the Cedar Bridge. It is located in Cedar Bridge Park about 4 miles northeast of town on Cedar Bridge Rd. The road is paved from…[Read more]
DenBiker replied to the topic Things Not to Miss on the 2019 Route in the forum Miscellaneous 3 months ago
Totally forgot – JOHN WAYNE’S (Marion Morrison before he changed his name) birthplace in Winterset as well.
DenBiker replied to the topic Things Not to Miss on the 2019 Route in the forum Miscellaneous 3 months ago
Here is an obvious one – Day 2/3 – Covered bridges of Madison County. 4 Bridges within 6 miles of Winterset.
DenBiker replied to the topic Friday route adds more miles in the forum RAGBRAI XLVII – 2019 3 months ago
Hopefully 3 Pedal gets his wish. Highway miles between Burlington and Keokuk is a mere 40 or so. To get to the estimated 62 you have to swing out way west to near Donnelson. I’d rather make it shorter and stay closer to the river.
DenBiker replied to the topic Getting from Ending town to mid week town in the forum RAGBRAI XLVII – 2019 3 months ago
Just a thought for all those wanting to start somewhere in the middle of Iowa and riding to the end —
You might be better driving to your starting point, leaving your transportation there and riding to Keokuk. On Saturday there will be lots of people headed back west who might be willing to give you a lift back to your transportation. Mid week…[Read more]